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Saint Johns River State College

Palatka, FL

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BAS Performance Design and Production

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K-12Teacher Prep

Accreditation

•SACSCOC accredited

•NASAD institutional member

Training & Productions

•Prepares students for entry-level careers in stage management and directing

•Training covers all aspects from pre-production paperwork through opening night and beyond

•Cross-training in lighting, costumes, acting, directing, sound, and music

•Positions of responsibility on main stage, black box, and touring shows from first semester

Professional Development

•Teamwork, organizational and communication skills

•Time and personnel management, delegation and leadership development

School Info

Snapshot

49%

Grad Rate

4.4K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$2,592

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,335

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$25,580

Before aid

Average Net Price

$6,135

After aid

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Program Highlights

Accreditation

•SACSCOC accredited

•NASAD institutional member

Training & Productions

•Prepares students for entry-level careers in stage management and directing

•Training covers all aspects from pre-production paperwork through opening night and beyond

•Cross-training in lighting, costumes, acting, directing, sound, and music

•Positions of responsibility on main stage, black box, and touring shows from first semester

Professional Development

•Teamwork, organizational and communication skills

•Time and personnel management, delegation and leadership development

Program Highlights

Accreditation

•SACSCOC accredited

•NASAD institutional member

Training & Productions

•Prepares students for entry-level careers in stage management and directing

•Training covers all aspects from pre-production paperwork through opening night and beyond

•Cross-training in lighting, costumes, acting, directing, sound, and music

•Positions of responsibility on main stage, black box, and touring shows from first semester

Professional Development

•Teamwork, organizational and communication skills

•Time and personnel management, delegation and leadership development

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Deadline

Regular DecisionRolling

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Auditions

Audition and Portfolio Review (Palatka Campus)

Nov 20, 2026Feb 19, 2027Apr 9, 2027Jun 3, 2027

Sources

Source 1

Interview Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Portfolio

•Must include at least four of the following:

Resume

-Promptbooks from shows you have stage-managed, assistant stage-managed, directed, or assistant directed

-Samples of production paperwork (schedules, prop lists, scene breakdowns, etc.)

-Samples of artwork

-Samples of drafting or technical theater projects

-Samples of costume projects

-Additional charts or paperwork demonstrating organizational and computer skills

Artistic Resume

•Required

•Resume of artistic endeavors listing art classes, activities, and dates

Statement of Purpose

•Required

•Typed one to two-page essay outlining background, interests, and goals

Reference Letters

•Two letters required

Transcripts

•May be unofficial for review purposes

•Official transcripts required upon acceptance

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Good to Know

Application Process

•Apply to SJR State ($30 application fee)

•Submit documentation by email to DanaCotton@sjrstate.edu prior to review date

•Request a portfolio review date

Enrollment

•Fall and spring start dates available

•Starting in spring can delay graduation due to fall-only courses and prerequisites

•Located at Palatka Campus, Florida School of the Arts

Contact

•Phone: 386-312-4304

•Text: 386-312-7556

•Email: DanaCotton@sjrstate.edu

Transfer Pathway

This is a transfer pathway degree built to transfer into a four-year program. Confirm which universities it articulates to, and which credits carry over, before you enroll.

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What's The Process

Portfolio Review Format

•Present portfolio with at least four categories of work

•Interview about career goals, arts experience, college expectations, and background

Virtual Option

•Electronic portfolio review available when travel is not possible

•Contact DanaCotton@sjrstate.edu for instructions

Review Day

•Check-in by 12:30 p.m.

•Reviews begin at 1:00 p.m.

Scholarship Info

Floarts Scholarship

•Evaluated at the time of portfolio review

•No separate scholarship application required

•Schedule your review for September/October or February for best eligibility

School Info

Snapshot

49%

Grad Rate

4.4K

Enrollment

$42K

Earnings

10yr after

Costs & Aid

In-State Tuition

$2,592

Before aid

Out-of-State Tuition

$9,335

Before aid

Cost of Attendance

$25,580

Before aid

Average Net Price

$6,135

After aid

Official source College Scorecard

Accreditation

•SACSCOC accredited

•NASAD institutional member

Training & Productions

•Prepares students for entry-level careers in stage management and directing

•Training covers all aspects from pre-production paperwork through opening night and beyond

•Cross-training in lighting, costumes, acting, directing, sound, and music

•Positions of responsibility on main stage, black box, and touring shows from first semester

Professional Development

•Teamwork, organizational and communication skills

•Time and personnel management, delegation and leadership development

Updated 2h ago